UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

PRIDE OF NEPAL has thrived since reverting to turf last month and shouldn't mind this quick turnaround judged on his exploits at Lingfield two starts ago. Tony Carroll's charge has a penalty to contend with and goes up in trip, but neither of those factors are too concerning and the veteran is taken to just continue on his merry way. Kitsune Power and Bruce Banner can make a race of it.
Prediction : 1st Pride Of Nepal 2nd Kitsune Power 3rd Bruce Banner

SUPER ALPHA improved between his first couple of runs and can take the necessary step forward here to make it third-time lucky. He's shown plenty of ability at Musselburgh and gets the vote ahead of Inns And Out, who should know more after a creditable debut effort at Pontefract. Wong Fei Hong is an interesting newcomer to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Super Alpha 2nd Inns And Out 3rd Wong Fei Hong

SAXOPHONIST makes some appeal now stepped up to 1m2f for the first time. His latest effort at Hamilton wasn't a poor one, despite finishing last of three, and he looked to be crying out for further when a never-nearer third at Doncaster over a mile before that. Roc De Fer must be taken seriously on his handicap bow given his profile for these connections, and What's The Plan is another to respect.
Prediction : 1st Saxophonist 2nd Roc De Fer 3rd Whats The Plan

WILD CLARY had been running well in defeat prior to his Newbury success a week ago and Richard Hannon's gelding makes plenty of appeal once again, despite a 5lb penalty. Miraculous showed more when third at Chester last weekend and should not be underestimated, while Dark Thirty is a player based on his win in a valuable event at York two starts ago.
Prediction : 1st Wild Clary 2nd Miraculous 3rd Dark Thirty

ERVANI has not been beaten far on either start to date and that includes a two-length fourth in a valuable event at York last month. On that evidence, the son of Lucky Vega could take some stopping. Eklleem has an official rating of 76 and is a worthy rival, while any market support for Carnival Of Light would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Ervani 2nd Eklleem 3rd Carnival Of Light

It's difficult to build a strong case for most of these, so it might be worth taking a chance on MR COOL. His mark has been on the decline all year but he struck over C&D 12 months ago and perhaps a return to this venue, coupled with a drop into class 6 company for the first time, will spark an improved display. Fan Mail failed to back up a promising Carlisle effort at Thirsk but still remains of interest, while Big Apple Jack might do better back on the grass.
Prediction : 1st Mr Cool 2nd Fan Mail 3rd Big Apple Jack

Hood Wink didn't get the best of runs when third over C&D three weeks ago, but the handicapper was kind to drop him 1lb and another bold showing is anticipated. Even so, the vote goes to TRUCIAL PEARL. The Ardad filly has shaped with promise on a number of occasions this term, including when staying on into third over 7f at Catterick latest. This half-sister to the classy Naval Power should do even better over the mile and can belatedly shed her maiden tag. Shes Got The Blues is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Trucial Pearl 2nd Hood Wink 3rd Shes Got The Blues